# show off

Pronunciation: US say "shoh-AWF" /ˌʃoʊ ˈɔf/; UK say "shoh-OF" /ˌʃəʊ ˈɒf/; AUS

## Phrasal verb

1. To draw attention to something, or to display a skill, talent, or possession, in order to boast or win admiration.
   - Simple: To show people what you have or can do, so they will think you are great.
   - _She couldn't wait to show off the engagement ring at work._
   - _The kids started showing off as soon as the cameras came out._
3. To display something so that its best qualities are seen.
   - Simple: To show something in a way that makes it look its best.
   - _Gallery lights are angled to show off the texture of each painting._
   - _The open floor plan shows off the home's high ceilings and big windows._

## Noun · show-off

Pronunciation: US say "SHOH-awf" /ˈʃoʊ ˌɔf/; UK say "SHOH-of" /ˈʃəʊ ˌɒf/

2. A person who boastfully displays their skill or ability, wanting to be admired.
   - Simple: Someone who keeps trying to make others notice how good they are.
   - _He's a bit of a show-off, always quoting Latin at dinner parties._
   - _The skate park was full of show-offs trying flips they hadn't mastered._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/show-off (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).